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Filler machine operator salary

Average filler machine operator salary

$16.2

$33,705 yearly

Entry-level filler machine operator salary
$27,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Filler Machine Operator Salaries

The role of a filler machine operator is critical in various manufacturing industries, from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals. As of October 2025, the average salary stands at $33,705 per year, or around $16 per hour. This salary reflects the essential skills required to operate complex machinery and ensure product quality.

Salary Variability

Filler machine operator salaries can vary significantly based on several factors:

  • Experience: Entry-level positions may start lower, while seasoned operators can earn more.
  • Location: States with higher living costs often offer more competitive salaries.
  • Industry: Certain industries, like pharmaceuticals, may pay higher than others.

For instance, operators in states like California and Texas often report higher wages due to demand and cost of living factors. Additionally, major cities such as New York and Los Angeles typically provide more job opportunities, which can also influence salary potential. Understanding these dynamics can help job seekers make informed decisions about their career paths.

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Where can a Filler Machine Operator earn more?

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Columbus, OH$40,429
Hillsdale, MI$32,305
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Reser's Fine Foods$47,734
Trc Staffing Services$27,741

Filler machine operator salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level filler machine operator$25,600$12.31
Mid-level filler machine operator$32,700$15.71
Senior-level filler machine operator$39,700$19.09

Average filler machine operator salary by state

The average filler machine operator salary in Washington, Minnesota, and Alaska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average filler machine operator salary states are Virginia, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for filler machine operators

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Minnesota$39,031$18.76
2Wisconsin$36,456$17.53
3Alaska$38,390$18.46
4Kentucky$34,186$16.44
5Kansas$35,600$17.12
6North Dakota$37,354$17.96
7Missouri$35,247$16.95
8Rhode Island$34,505$16.59
9Washington$40,769$19.60
10Connecticut$37,863$18.20
11Hawaii$37,645$18.10
12Utah$34,858$16.76
13Idaho$35,884$17.25
14Illinois$34,878$16.77
15Maine$34,794$16.73
16Massachusetts$34,241$16.46
17New Hampshire$33,890$16.29
18Oregon$37,303$17.93
19Pennsylvania$34,092$16.39
20South Dakota$34,036$16.36
21Indiana$32,863$15.80
22California$37,722$18.14
23Arizona$33,701$16.20
24Michigan$32,595$15.67
25North Carolina$32,263$15.51
26South Carolina$32,785$15.76
27Colorado$34,380$16.53
28Iowa$31,533$15.16
29Nevada$33,786$16.24
30New Jersey$32,238$15.50
31Nebraska$31,936$15.35
32Tennessee$30,747$14.78
33Delaware$33,420$16.07
34Maryland$33,534$16.12
35Arkansas$29,655$14.26
36District of Columbia$33,128$15.93
37Ohio$29,252$14.06
38Georgia$29,902$14.38
39Montana$31,556$15.17
40West Virginia$28,594$13.75
41New Mexico$31,170$14.99
42Vermont$30,334$14.58
43Mississippi$25,999$12.50
44Texas$30,334$14.58
45New York$31,938$15.35
46Florida$29,711$14.28
47Louisiana$27,928$13.43
48Alabama$26,199$12.60
49Oklahoma$27,198$13.08
50Virginia$28,439$13.67
51Wyoming$21,678$10.42

Highest paying cities for filler machine operators

The highest-paying cities for filler machine operators are Pasco, WA, West Sacramento, CA, and San Jose, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Pasco, WA$40,429$19.44
2West Sacramento, CA$38,768$18.64
3San Jose, CA$38,633$18.57
4New Britain, CT$37,930$18.24
5Vernon, CA$37,351$17.96
6Portland, OR$37,307$17.94
7Oceanside, CA$37,001$17.79
8Tooele, UT$34,946$16.80
9Salt Lake City, UT$34,914$16.79
10Westbrook, ME$34,781$16.72
11Provo, UT$34,755$16.71
12Morrisville, PA$34,100$16.39
13Exeter, NH$33,849$16.27
14Frederick, MD$33,614$16.16
15Greenville, SC$33,098$15.91
16Rochester, MI$32,672$15.71
17Halifax, NC$32,429$15.59
18High Point, NC$32,348$15.55
19Durham, NC$32,330$15.54
20Hillsdale, MI$32,305$15.53

Filler machine operator salary details

A filler machine operator's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $41,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average filler machine operator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a filler machine operator's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
75th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18
Average$33,705$2,809$16
25th Percentile$30,000$2,500$14
10th Percentile$27,000$2,250$13

Highest paying filler machine operator jobs

The highest paying types of filler machine operators are packaging specialist, relief operator, and lead operator/machine operator.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Packager$31,506$2,625$15.153,674
Packaging Technician$35,973$2,998$17.2964,859
Operator$37,928$3,161$18.23159,077
Pack Out Operator$33,217$2,768$15.9773,108
Relief Operator$42,693$3,558$20.5364,469
Cell Operator$37,866$3,155$18.2066,532

Top companies hiring filler machine operators now:

  1. The Kraft Group jobs (7)
  2. PepsiCo jobs (7)
  3. Keurig Dr Pepper jobs (4)
  4. General Mills jobs (5)
  5. HP Hood jobs (6)

Which companies pay filler machine operators the most?

Filler machine operator salaries at Reser's Fine Foods and Dairy Farmers of America are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average filler machine operator salary at companies like Nor-Cal Beverage Co. and Suja Juice are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Reser's Fine Foods$47,734$22.95
2Dairy Farmers of America$46,103$22.16
3Nor-Cal Beverage Co.$43,682$21.00
4Suja Juice$40,675$19.56
5The Clorox Company$39,823$19.15
6PPG$39,468$18.98
7Blount Fine Foods$35,674$17.15
8F. Gavina And Sons, Inc.$35,385$17.01
9Guida's Dairy$34,647$16.66
10Kelly Services$32,769$15.75
11ManpowerGroup$32,302$15.53
12Express Employment Professionals International HQ$32,279$15.52
13Aerotek$32,003$15.39
14Adecco$31,594$15.19
15RESOURCE$31,331$15.06
16Trc Staffing Services$27,741$13.34

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$35,000$34,600$34,200$33,800$33,400$33,000
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Filler machine operator salary trends

The average filler machine operator salary has risen by $7,249 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average filler machine operator earned $26,456 annually, but today, they earn $33,705 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for filler machine operators over the last decade.

Compare filler machine operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average filler machine operator salary over time

Compare filler machine operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Filler machine operator salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$33,700$16.20+5.1%
2024$32,000$15.39+2.7%
2023$31,100$14.97+2.7%
2022$30,300$14.57+3.6%
2021$29,200$14.04+4.3%

Recently added filler machine operator salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Vobev LLCFilling Machine Operator-NightsSalt Lake City, UT06/20/2025$48,001
Silver King Beverage CompanyFilling Machine Operator-NightsSalt Lake City, UT06/12/2025$48,001
Lingo StaffingFilling Machine OperatorSalem, VA06/09/2025$37,566
Dairy Farmers of AmericaFilling Machine OperatorSalt Lake City, UT05/22/2025$52,551
Mbv-Ca LLCFiller Machine OperatorWest Sacramento, CA05/21/2025$43,618
Fresenius Kabi USAFilling Machine Operator-2Nd ShiftGrand Island, NY05/02/2025$44,871
Ppg Architectural FinishesFill Machine Operator Day Shift-The Pittsburgh Paints CompanyLouisville, KY04/28/2025$47,041
Fresenius Kabi UsFilling Machine Operator-2Nd ShiftGrand Island, NY04/24/2025$44,871
Rich Products CorporationMachine Operator-Liquid Filling 2Nd ShiftNiles, IL04/18/2025$36,523
SaputoFiller Machine OperatorFrederick, MD03/28/2025$56,412

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